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SUMMARY:August 7 First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:The August 7 First Fridays at Five\, presented by Guardian\, will feature live music and dance\, art\, family fun\, shopping\, food\, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs so they can sit and enjoy a variety of food\, beverages\, and entertainment. \n  \nPersip Park\, 175 North Street\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \n– Sample The Cat\n– Beer garden with Hot Plate Brewing Co.\n– Local food vendors \n  \nRain location: Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church\, 27 East Street \n  \n— \n  \nNorth Street\, near Hot Harry’s at 37 North Street\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \n– Split Senses band \n  \n— \n  \nNorth Street near the Center Island across from the Beacon Cinema\, 6 AND 7 pm \n  \n– Youth Alive Step\, Dance\, and Drumline perform at 6 pm and 7 pm \n  \n— \n  \nCorner of North and Park Square at 24 North Street\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \n– The “Resurrection Off-road Team” will host a “Touch an ATV” event. \n– Ronnie’s Harley-Davidson will host a “Touch an ATV and UTV” event. \n  \n— \n  \nDunham Mall\, 100 North Street\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \n– Campers from BeatNest’s summer Spin Club series will be DJing in a variety of music styles \n  \n— \n  \nAdLib building at 215 North Street\, 5 pm \n  \n– Unveiling and Ribbon Cutting for the Let It Shine Community Mural on the AdLib building at 5 pm \n  \n— \n  \nPalace Park\, 122 North Street\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \n– Art in the Park: Maru Domínguez presents “Faces of Pittsfield Community Art Experience”\n– Live Pottery Demo with Jim Horsford \n  \nRain Location: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renee Avenue \n  \n— \n  \nNorth Street in front of Crawford Square\, 137 North Street \n  \n– Free Balloon Twisting with Bowey the Clown \n– Fitness professional\, Aimee Marshall\, hosts a Free (DROP-IN) Cardio Drumming Class from 5 to 6:30 pm \n  \n— \n  \nNorth Street \n  \n  \nMakers Market: \n  \nThe Makers Market at First Fridays at Five will feature over a dozen local vendors selling handmade products such as crafts\, clothing and accessories\, candles\, art\, custom gift items\, self-care items\, and packaged foods and sweets. Makers include ATK Customs\, Auntie Kat’s Gift Shop\, Baked! Pastries & More\, Berkshire Henna\, BerkshireSci Biscuits LLC\, Black Bear 3D\, Braidy Bunch\, Cookie’s Cupcakes\, Glimmerhold Artistry & Tiffs Trinkets\, Hilltown Hemlock Studio\, Leann’s Lovies\, Leo’s Bargain Boutique\, little country gifts\, Lovies Bakery\, ManiSetGo\, Mindset Personalized\, Mountain Roots Artistry\, Paparazzi Accessories\, Pearls & Pillows\, Plushy Pals\, LLC\, Poison Apple Gifts\, Photography by Cam\, Sisterhood of the Traveling Crafts\, Sunshine Jewelry\, Troll Art\, and Truffles by Tarah. \n  \n  \n  \nFood Vendors: \n  \nCheck out a variety of food vendors including Alchemy Events Mobile Bar\, BB’s Hot Spot\, Berkshire Kettle Creations and Lemonade\, Best Damn Espresso\, Cocineras Latinas LLC Coop\, D’s Island Food Truck\, Full Belly FEWD TRUCK\, La Chalupa & La Enchilada\, and Williams Street Market and Deli. \n  \n  \n  \nFamily Fun Zone: \n  \nThe Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will feature free\, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including arts & crafts\, games\, and more. \n  \nParticipating organizations include 18 Degrees Inc.\, 914 LOCK INC\, ALZ.0rg\, Barrington Stage Company\, BART Charter Public School\, Berkshire Art Center\, Berkshire Athenaeum\, Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention\, Berkshire County Football Officials Association\, Berkshire County Kids Place\, Berkshire District Attorney’s Office\, Berkshire Environmental Action Team\, Berkshire Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Unit Council\, Berkshire Museum\, Berkshire Woodworkers Guild\, BRPC/ SPARK – BE3C Coalitions\, Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity\, Child Care of the Berkshires\, Department of Children and Families\, Dream Center\, Elizabeth Freeman Center\, Foster MA/Adopt MA\, Gandara Center\, Mass Audubon\, Mental Health Support for Families\, NBT Bank\, The Great Josh Billings RunAground\, VFW Post 448\, and Western Mass Labor Action. \n  \n  \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk: \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk will showcase artists at venues throughout downtown Pittsfield from 5 to 8 pm including Clock Tower Artists\, Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Hotel on North\, Indie Readery and Records\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, O.U.R Resurge\, Sanctum Gallery\, Solarium Plant Shop\, and the Soda Chef. Follow a virtual walking tour on the free Downtown Pittsfield App and enjoy opening receptions with the artists. \n  \n  \nFirst Fridays at Five is led by the City of Pittsfield and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and will take place in downtown Pittsfield on May 1\, June 5\, August 7\, and September 4\, 2026. A portion of North Street will be closed during the event. \n  \n  \nSeason partners and sponsors include AccessPlus\, MountainOne\, Guardian\, and Mill Town Foundation. \n  \n  \nFor more information and a full event listing\, visit https://lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays. \n  \n  \n  \nNorth Street will be closed from Park Square to Columbus Avenue on Friday\, August 7 from 3 to 8:30 pm. Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes during this timeframe and follow appropriate detours. In addition\, a parking restriction will be in place on North Street between Park Square and Columbus Avenue starting at 2 pm on Friday.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/august-7-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Food,Free
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at Five: Pottery Demos with Jim Horsford
DESCRIPTION:Jim Horsford will be popped up in Palace Park hosting a free live pottery demonstration from 5 to 8 pm where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. Jim spent 30 years as an art teacher at Herberg Middle School from 1978 to 2008. Currently\, he teaches pottery on the wheel at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts where he has been since 2000. His creations will be available for purchase. \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, “Art in the Park”and pottery demos with Jim Horsford will be inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/first-fridays-at-five-pottery-demos-with-jim-horsford/
LOCATION:Palace Park\, 116 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at Five: Bowey the Clown
DESCRIPTION:Bowey the Clown will be balloon twisting\, crafting free balloon creations in front of Crawford Square at 137 North Street.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/first-fridays-at-five-bowey-the-clown-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at Five: "Resurrection Off-road Team" “Touch an ATV”
DESCRIPTION:The “Resurrection Off-road Team” will host a “Touch an ATV” event at the Corner of North and Park Square at 24 North Street from 5 to 8 pm. Resurrection Off-road isn’t just a team — it’s a movement fueled by adrenaline\, mud\, horsepower\, and family. They are a tight-knit community of thrill-seekers who ride hard and lift each other up\, turning every trail obstacle and muddy adventure into unforgettable memories.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/first-fridays-at-five-resurrection-off-road-team-touch-an-atv/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at Five: Ronnie’s Harley-Davidson
DESCRIPTION:Ronnie’s Harley-Davidson is celebrating 70 years in business this year and will also be joining First Fridays at Five near the South end of the road closure for a “Touch an ATV and UTV” event.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/first-fridays-at-five-ronnies-harley-davidson/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at Five: Misty Blues
DESCRIPTION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, will feature a live performance by Misty Blues from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy a beer garden from Hot Plate Brewing Co. and local food vendors within the vicinity. \n  \n2019 International Blues Challenge finalist\, Misty Blues\, is fronted by lead singer/band founder Gina Coleman. The band is based out of Berkshire County playing original and traditional blues with hints of jazz\, soul\, funk and tent revival gospel since 1999. The band has recorded with Eric Gales\, Charles Neville and Joe Louis Walker\, and opened for contemporary blues artists like Mike Zito\, Albert Castiglia\, Tab Benoit\, James Montgomery\, John Primer\, Roomful Of Blues\, Albert Cummings and Shemekia Copeland. Misty Blues performs extensively throughout New England and has toured the continental U.S.\, Canada\, and the UK. The band has been nominated for a few Independent Blues Music Awards\, and their original recordings have broad international airplay. In 2024\, the band had a song they released selected for use in a U.S. Presidential campaign ad. \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, Misty Blues will be at Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church\, 27 East Street.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/first-fridays-at-five-misty-blues/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five,Free,Music
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at Five: Andrew the Balloonatic
DESCRIPTION:Andrew the Balloonatic will be balloon twisting\, crafting free balloon creations in front of Crawford Square at 137 North Street.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/first-fridays-at-five-andrew-the-balloonatic/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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